How far is Gleason, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Gleason, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
420.87 mi
07h 51m
Flight
348.7 mi
561.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.7 mi
Kilometers
561.18 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.87 mi
Kilometers
677.33 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM EDT
Return by in Gleason
Thu, Apr 16, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gleason
2026-04-16T05:08
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:52 PM to 4:22 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gleason
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Gleason
210.2 mi
03h 55m
To Johnson City
210.7 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gleason and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gleason and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1056 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gleason Newberry Store Road

    1941 ft · 39 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    16.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gleason and Johnson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 50%
Primary SR 22
99.5 mi · 24%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 22
17 mi · 4%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 3%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
348.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 55m from Gleason
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gleason and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gleason to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.2 miles from Gleason and 210.7 miles from Johnson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.00 one way or $112.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gleason and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gleason and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gleason and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 348.7 mi (561.18 km).

Gleason

#1 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 677 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.85 gal
56.22 L · about $56.00
Round trip
$112.00
29.7 gal · 112.44 L
Estimated CO2
132 kg one way
Round trip: 263.9 kg / 582 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.00 $112.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.16 $126.31
Premium $4.65 $69.11 $138.22
Diesel $5.30 $78.76 $157.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gleason, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Gleason is 05:08:30, although it is 06:08:30 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.